Outside help
What kind of business help do you need?
Compare what a consultant, coach, lawyer, accountant, advisor, or AI tool can help with.
What each kind of help does
Consultant
Specialist research, analysis, recommendations, or a project delivered. Agree the scope, responsibilities, fees, and what counts as completion.
Coach
Work on business decisions, leadership, habits, and follow-through. Agree the focus and how you will check progress.
Lawyer
Legal advice, contracts, disputes, company structure, and transactions. A lawyer can advise before you decide as well as carry out agreed legal work.
Accountant or fractional CFO
Accounting, tax, financial reporting, or finance leadership. Check the person’s qualifications and the responsibilities included.
Board, advisor, or peer group
Oversight, advice, or discussion with other owners. These are different roles. Formal board duties depend on company documents and applicable law.
AI tool
Drafting, organizing information, and assisting analysis. Review the output, protect confidential information, and retain responsibility for decisions.
Questions before hiring
- What work do you need done?
- Who will do it and what qualifications are required?
- What are the fees, responsibilities, and limits?
- What will you be able to check before and after the work?
You can combine specialists. You do not need to buy coaching before hiring another kind of help.
Working with Stan
Monthly business coaching is $1,500/month. One focused session and quoted board or ownership work are also available.